Glacier View Motel
Motel in Franz Josef / Waiau
1 full bed
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this motel
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free motel has tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills.
Housekeeping is not available.
Glacier View Motel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free motel has tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills.
Housekeeping is not available.
Glacier View Motel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Franz Josef / Waiau
Available Rooms
Double Studio - Prepaid
1 Double • 237 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Executive Studio
1 King • 1 Single • 366 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Twin Studio - Prepaid
2 Single • 237 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Prepaid
2 Queen • 2 Single • 452 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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Superior Studio - Prepaid
1 King • 237 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
2.0
Upon arrive the place looked derelict. The lawns and gardens were overgrown and in need of mowing and weeding. Checkin consisted of a girl running out and telling us there was a key in the door. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom has been renovated. The furniture looked like it was leftover from the second hand shop. The TV remote didn't work and heating is only a small space heater. There is no houskeeping and the office is only open in the afternoon. It is more than 2 minutes to town.
8.0
Warm, clean and close to the village.
10.0
Very clean and tidy value for money enjoyed the stay
10.0
it was so clean and quiet
10.0
The view and hospitality
8.0
Tidy unit, well equiped kitchen and great shower pressure. The most affordable stay I could find in Franz. Wifi was very weak at number 9 (too far from the modem is my guess) - needs a booster. Bed is super soft, so more suitable for tiny humans.
6.0
no thing interesting.
8.0
Clean property, good facilities although the TV remote didn’t work. Improved exterior since last visit would suggest wooden trellis divides for more privacy between units.
5.0
Huge room with kitchen and large bathroom. Very quite and peaceful. Comfy bed and fully equipped kitchen. The only downside is the wifi was very slow.
10.0
The property was a convenient location with great views. The parking was right outside the room. The Wifi was not good.
4.0
Sadly, communication with the hotel proved impossible. I was “stranded” down in the town area with the hotel a half hour walk up a steep hill with heavy luggage. Numerous phone call ignored. Eventually managed to get a lift to the hotel. When there, staff were kind and attentive. Accommodation better than average.
Next morning I needed a lift into town to catch the bus. No one showed up at Reception at office opening time, not responded to my phone calls. I had to hitch a ride down in to town.
Very, very poor communication skills.
8.0
The managers are friendly. It’s a no frills accommodation and has everything you need. Bathroom has been refurbished and everything was clean. Kitchenette had everything you needed to cook simple meals.
Had a small heater which did the job. Thank you
10.0
Lovely older property. Clean and tidy. Nice view of the mountains. Easy check in and out.
2.0
Bit disappointed - only heating was in bathroom and no electric blanket , so bit chilly at night
TV reception was so poor couldn't watch anything for longer than five minutes before it snowed out.
Internet very intermittent - and as i had to work some of the time , made things very difficult.
All furnishings pretty tired.
3.0
This motel is on the run-down side. The wifi was not secure but that didn't matter because it didn't work. It was fine for one night but that's about it.
4.0
No heat one space heater
2.0
The tv had unusable coverage. Wi fi worked occasionally. Was not a 3 minute walk or 2 minute drive into town. Was not a 3 star and definitely not good value for money
10.0
Super clean and comfortable. Amazing view.
Only issue was very soft mattress.
2.0
Far too expensive for facilities provided.
Half the lights didn’t work. Advertised as luxurious but just a very “ordinary” motel - not even slightly luxurious!!!!!!
10.0
The motel was excellent value!
6.0
Nice and quiet and the owners were friendly and helpful. A bit out of town and the internet signal was a bit poor. Room was clean and comfortable.
10.0
Very quiet and convenient to Franz Josef Glacier. Not the most updated place but the facilities are nice and the rooms are generously sized.
8.0
Quiet, unfortunately it was a very rainy day
8.0
Property was fine but I think it is a bit far out of town. Difficult when the weather is poor.
6.0
This property is very dated compared to others we have stayed in for the same money. Internet was not great, Bed was very springy.
10.0
Very kind people, nice space. Having the kitchenette was a plus.
8.0
It’s not 5 star, but the staff was great. The place quiet and clean. The sleep was comfortable. It’s exactly what a good motel should be.
3.0
I'm not fond of being unkind to struggling a business, & this one is struggling, we were 1 of only 2 units occupied that night. Smelled a bit, the blurb in the room claimed it was their brand of sanitizer & suggested keeping windows open to lessen the odour! A bit out of town, kettle didn't work so used the microwave, toaster didn't work either! Chinese lady at reception was pleasant, but spoke no english, so very hard to recommend the welcome albeit cordial. Hard to recommend anything really, sorry.
8.0
Has the basics. Very small kitchenette. Amenities as expected.
10.0
Great
2.0
The room was not very clean. There were stains on bedding and towels. Bedding smelt old/not clean. No heating or cooling. Too far out of town.
Did like the view to the glacier at sunset.
8.0
Upon arriving, we were pleasantly surprised at the updated accommodations.
6.0
Generally felt uncomfortable
2.0
The lady couldn’t understand us , spoke hardly any english , room was unclean and alive with biting insects , shower cold so didn’t bother, anyone with kids beware there is a walking space where they tip all their grass cuttings , a shear drop there so bad for kids
10.0
Comfortable room with beautiful view of the glacier. Well maintained and clean
10.0
A lovely area and nice and quiet with friendly staff.
2.0
The check-in process was hard as there was no english-speaking person at the frontdesk. There was no heat in the room and we were charged for a room heater on top of the room payment. We were not told about this beforehand. The room had lots of bugs.
8.0
This motel is a 2 star motel NOT a 3 star motel
4.0
It was very disappointing. First, the owners/managers did not speak any English and it was impossible to communicate. Next, the room was very dirty even though it said it was disinfected. It could not have been if we had to wipe all the surfaces and the wipes we used collected so much dirt. The hair dryer had about 2mm of dirt all over it. The tea towels stunk so badly we had to hide them in a cupboard. The dishwashing liquid and body wash were so diluted with water that they just did not soap up to wash anything. And the pillows were as hard as a rock. We are not fussy travellers but we will not be staying here again, and I don’t know how on earth it received a 4.3 star rating from guests.
6.0
Peace and quiet
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?
The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is $108 per night. This rental is $91 above the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Glacier View Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Glacier View Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Glacier View Motel?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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